Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀνωφελής”
Understanding anōphelḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
unprofitable(-ness). - useless or (neuter) inutility
G512
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀνωφελής
Phonetican-o-fel'-ace
Transliterationanōphelḗs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
unprofitable(-ness). - useless or (neuter) inutility
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Titus 3:9 | “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.” Word: ἀνωφελής (anōphelḗs) | |
| Hebrews 7:18 | “For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.” Word: ἀνωφελής (anōphelḗs) |